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From bacon and hot dogs to deli meats, cured meat products contain chemical compounds that increase the risk of cancer.

There are many wonderful types of cured meats, or meats that have been preserved using salt, nitrites, nitrates, and sugar to extend shelf life and improve texture. But plenty of studies and world ...